Community Life in Kyiv Region

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A lyceum designed for 350 students, now teaching 1,600: Sergiy Zashchytynsky on school during war, teamwork, and the future

Sviatopetrivsky Lyceum was once designed for approximately 350 students. Today, around 1,600 children study here, over one hundred teachers work there, the school operates in two shifts, develops sports, student government, and simultaneously undergoes large-scale reconstruction. The full-scale war changed everything — but did not stop the lyceum. The director Sergiy Zashchytynsky spoke about the first days of the invasion, shelters, educators, children of war, and the school of the future.

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From Bilohorodka to Zagreb and Opatija: 35 young artists bring Ukrainian circus show to Croatia

35 young artists from different parts of Ukraine have traveled to Croatia to present Ukrainian circus art to European audiences. Participants of Bilhorod Circus Fest will showcase a special Dream Makers program in Zagreb and Opatija. For the organizers, this trip is not just a series of performances, but the first step towards creating a professional international platform for Ukrainian children who see their future in circus arts.

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Rains over Kyiv: why the 'yellow level' this time is not a formality

A storm on September 21-22 will hit Kyiv and the region amid already weakened energy and utilities infrastructure – the risks this time are higher than a typical seasonal downpour.

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Jolie Visited Kharkiv: Why This Visit Is More Important Than Photos With a Celebrity

The actress did not limit herself to a photo session — her son trained alongside Ukrainian military personnel at a club that continues to operate several dozen kilometers from the front line.

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Relocation lists: How Kyiv prepares for winter when there may be no heat for weeks

Kyiv authorities are compiling a registry of people with limited mobility for the first time in case of prolonged blackouts — an acknowledgment that evacuation options were unavailable last winter.

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Why Gas Stations Exactly: Kyiv Region Seeks Shelter Where There Are the Fewest

Gas stations are among the most dangerous places during air raid alerts: a person stops to refuel, but often has nowhere to take shelter. Kyiv Regional State Administration acknowledges this gap and is trying to address it not through building new shelters, but through logistics.

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Doctor Explains How Abnormal Heat Affects the Heart Even in Healthy People

Heat forces the heart to work as if under physical exertion even at rest. Doctor Otto Stoika explained which pulse indicators signal danger and how to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke during extreme heat.

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Man arrested in Kyiv for stabbing hotel neighbor over daughter's mistake

In the Holosiyivsky district, a 36-year-old resident of Dnipro inflicted a knife wound on his 51-year-old hotel neighbor following a domestic dispute. The victim was hospitalized with a penetrating abdominal wound.

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"56,000 people in one night: why the metro can't always serve as a shelter"

The Kyiv City State Administration refuted rumors about access restrictions at metro stations during air raids, but acknowledged the main point — the subway was not designed as a specialized shelter, and whether you manage to get there in time depends on this.

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Kyiv Roads Held Together by 13-Year-Old Order: Why +28°C Is the Limit for Trucks

When asphalt under the wheels of a 24-ton truck turns into modeling clay — the city stops the rigs. But the regulation governing this was written back in 2012.

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Von der Leyen and Turkish Minister in Kyiv Simultaneously: What's Behind the Traffic Jams on July 15

Traffic restrictions in central Kyiv on July 15 are not merely a technical measure. Behind them lies the 8th visit by the President of the European Commission and the arrival of Turkey's foreign minister against the backdrop of negotiations regarding support for Ukraine in winter and Ankara's position on the war.

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Downpour after 30-degree heat: what damage the storm caused in Kyiv on the evening of June 29

# Squall winds, dust storm and downpour hit capital in succession — trees toppled onto cars, billboard collapses on Bandera avenue, water floods metro car and power outages on both sides of the Dnipro. DTEK switched to 24/7 mode.

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Flag for Which People Received Prison Sentences in the USSR Raised Near Ukraine's Foreign Ministry

On June 26, near the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Crimean Tatar flag for the first time took its place among the official flags of the state. The Soviet authorities persecuted Crimeans for preserving this banner during 1944–1991.

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"Moose in the Stairwell: How Bilichansky Forest Pushes Wild Animals into Kyiv Courtyards Every Year"

An elk that was sedated and carried out of an entrance to an apartment building in Sviatoshyn is not a random visitor. Behind it stands 6,400 hectares of forest that literally borders residential neighborhoods.

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"Tug of War: 'A Sport That Unites the Community and Builds Character'"

After another alarming night over the Kyiv region, the morning in Bilohorodka began unusually. While the whole country traditionally checked the news after air raid alerts, people from different parts of Ukraine were gathering at the "Kolos" stadium in Bilohorodka, Kyiv region. Some came to compete, others to cheer them on.

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"Tent in the Metro — a Symptom, Not the Problem: Why the Discussion About Mattresses Masks the Real Issue"

While Kyiv residents argue over inflatable mattresses in the subway, the capital has bomb shelters for only half its population, and 14 out of 46 "official" metro stations are not legally classified as protective structures.

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In Chernivtsi, the open-air cinema of the "Mykolajchuk OPEN" festival was destroyed — police investigate, screenings not cancelled

Unknown individuals deliberately damaged the open-air structure in Zhovtnevyi Park on the eve of the festival. Organizers are restoring the venue and are not changing the program schedule.

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Teliga Street, Three Cars and a Systemic Problem: Why Kyiv Regularly "Grinds to a Halt" in One Location

A traffic accident involving at least three vehicles on Olena Teliga Street has once again disrupted traffic toward Dovzhenko Street. This is not the first incident on this section — less than a month ago, another accident with casualties occurred here.

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Ferris Wheel from Kontraktova Square to Be Dismantled After 8 Years and Multiple Court Cases — Being Transported to Truskavets

French entrepreneur Louis Tuten is dismantling a 43-meter attraction that stood on Podil without permits since 2017. The finale is not a dismantling for safety reasons, but a relocation to Lviv region amid threats of international court action.

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From the Sports Track to the Technology Front: How Ukraine Is Forging a New Generation of Tech Army

In June, Ukraine celebrated the first Day of Unmanned Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. For some, it is merely a new date on the calendar. In reality, it symbolizes one of the greatest transformations the country is experiencing during the full-scale war. And this transformation begins not at a military range — but in sports clubs and communities.

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39 violations and four dead: who is the driver who drove into Kyiv's underground passage

Grigory-Fyodor Glushych did not live two weeks until vacation. A driver killed him with 39 traffic violations on his record — and a system that allowed this to be ignored.

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Bichon dog died after falling from sixth floor in Sviatoshyn — case qualified under article with punishment up to 8 years

# Unknown Throws Dog From Sixth Floor Window in Kyiv In Kyiv, an unknown person threw a bichon frise dog from a sixth-floor window on Chornobylska Street. Investigators opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — the most severe provision concerning animal cruelty.

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Weekends with donations: How Kyiv spends the first summer days between cosplay and fundraising for the Armed Forces

On June 6-7 in Kyiv, several entertainment events will take place simultaneously — from the FANCON pop culture festival at the International Exhibition Center to intimate creative evenings where admission tickets are donations to the armed forces.

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Bilohorodka — Paris: Memorandum Signed with French City at Summit Chaired by Zelenskyy

The path to Europe begins with local communities. At the IV International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv, the Bilohorodka community officially signed a partnership memorandum with the French city of Bures-sur-Yvette — a suburb of Paris in the Île-de-France region. The event was chaired by the President of Ukraine.

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54 Pickup Trucks for Black Zaporozhians: Kyiv Region Made the Largest Joint Vehicle Purchase of the Entire War

While the front holds — the rear acts. Kyiv region together with 11 communities handed over 54 pickups to the 72nd Black Zaporozhian Brigade — a record batch of vehicles for the entire period of the region's joint funding. Soldiers who work daily on the hottest frontline sectors received transport that literally saves lives.

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Zelensky brought together communities of Kyiv and Chernihiv regions: winter, drones and roads on the President's agenda

While the front holds, the rear prepares. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky personally chaired a regional meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities — and the main topic was blunt: whether communities can survive the next winter.

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Kindergarten in Bilohorodka: Between Emergency Reality and Information Hysteria

# Bilhorodka has experienced everything at once in recent years: rapid population growth, war, blackouts, infrastructure overload, and the need to simultaneously address a huge range of issues. But as if that wasn't enough. There's still a bit more to squabble about on the internet. If desired, one could even launch a small information war around the reconstruction of an old dilapidated kindergarten.

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3 Years on Guard: Bilogorodka Local Fire Brigade Responded to 565 Calls and Received Over 4,000 Inquiries

The local fire department and the unified information and dispatch service of the Bilohorod village council are celebrating their third anniversary. Over this time, they have become more than just emergency response services – they have become a lifeline that the community relies on around the clock.

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Bilogorod Community Selected for International Recovery Program: Meeting with Chemonics and Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine

On April 22, the Bilohorodska community held a consultation with representatives of Chemonics company as part of the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine program. At stake is funding for projects in the fields of education, security, and energy efficiency.

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Bilohorod Community Signs Memorandum with MSOR Prosthetics Center: 11 Defenders Already Receiving Assistance

Bilohorod village council has signed an official cooperation agreement with the MSOR Ukraine prosthetics center. This is not a charitable gesture — it is systematic work that is already producing results.